How fast does Prunus novita grow?
Novita laurel has a fast growth rate, typically growing 30–60 cm per year under ideal conditions. Low maintenance and easy to grow cherry laurel is incredibly hardy and adaptable. It thrives in a variety of soil types, tolerates drought once established, and can handle both full sun and partial shade. It also requires minimal trimming—just one or two prunings per year—to keep it looking neat and tidy.Autumn Planting (Late September to November) Early Growth: Come spring, laurels planted in the fall will have already developed strong roots and can put their energy into above-ground growth.Control large cherry laurel plants by cutting stems near the ground. Expect regrowth from the stem below the cut.Cherry Laurel’s rapid growth and ability to thrive in the shade or drought means that it will quickly overtake other plants, and shade out native trees, taking away from their habitats and causing big problems for our ecosystems.
Is Prunus novita a laurel?
Prunus laurocerasus ‘Novita’ hedging is a new and hardier variety of Cherry Laurel, particularly tolerant of weather extremes and adaptable to most environements, even coastal. The majority of laurel hedging isn’t going to have a root system large enough to damage homes and other properties. As long as your hedge is kept at a fair height, there shouldn’t be an issue with laurel roots. However, we would always recommend against planting a laurel hedge right up to an external wall of a house.The best time of year to plant laurel hedging is in the spring or autumn. This is because the ground is still warm enough for the hedge to get off to a good start, but it’s not too hot or cold so the plants won’t suffer. If you live in an area with a cold winter, it’s best to wait until the spring to plant your hedge.Laurel is suitable for most types of soil, but if your ground is particularly heavy or sandy. Without the right soil, laurel can be slow to grow so you may want to consider this when planting.Potted Laurel Plants – Common Laurel & Portuguese Laurel. Laurel can be planted not only as a hedge in the garden, it is also well suited for growing in a pot. Potted laurel plants are well suited for winter months when it is not advisable to actually plant them outside.Compact Laurel, Laurel Etna and Cherry Laurel thrive in well-drained, dry sites, whereas Spotted Laurel & Laurel ‘Caucasica’ grow particularly well in moist and wet soils. All our Laurel hedging will develop adequately in either dry or damp conditions.
How quickly does Prunus laurocerasus grow?
Growth Rate: Average to Fast | 30-60cm a year. Position: Normal or dry soil, sun or full shade, exposed inland. Growth Rate: Average to Fast | 30-60cm a year.